Rocky Votolato, “The Brag and Cuss”

With an opening track teaming with mellow melodies and a surprising hint of harmonica, Rocky Votolato’s newest album, “The Brag and Cuss,” proves his talent is timeless and truly Texan.

“The Brag and Cuss” is familiar yet refreshing. Votolato’s relentless raspy voice and heart-felt lyrics are more sentimental than ever, shaping a musical masterpiece that is memorable from track 1 to 11.

On “Brag,” Votolato continues his musical evolution, further distancing himself from his punk/emo roots and moving more into the twang/alt country-tinged sound of his fourth album, “Makers.”

Just four years ago, Votolato used his signature rasp to compliment the raw acoustic guitar. The songs on his sixth full-length album show that Votolato’s voice has matured over the years. The end result: an irresistibly satisfying dose of the best of Rocky V.